Day 16 OP and counting!! Whoooot!! Yay, me!! This is really great, and I am so proud of myself. And smiling all the time, or pretty much.
Got a lovely compliment today... a lot earlier than I thought I would. I came to my parents' home earlier, after rope-yoga (I am SO thankful to my mom for letting me go there) and my dad took a long look at me - haven't seen him in a few days - and told me that I look really different and very good!! That meant sooo much to me, because my dad is rather a quiet person and not one to throw compliments around!! So I am really, really happy. Gave me quite a boost, I must say!
Also, going to rope yoga again did, too! I haven't been there since thursday and have been doing quite a bit here at home, exercise wise. And boy, did I feel it. I am really growing stronger by the day, or so it seems and the exercises were a lot easier.
So, everybody, this really, really pays off! And it's not like I am doing anything much. Basically, I am simply making good choices every day. One of the being that I choose, when I wake up, to make this a happy day! I have a very simple thing to help me that really works! I took a few sheets and wrote positive thoughts and affirmations on them and put the on the wall in my bedroom that I look at when I wake up in the morning. It is so great. Also, every day I make the choice to treat my body well by making good food choices and exercise whenever I can fit it in and am not too tired. I rather go to bed and read in the evenings and then just go to sleep than to hang in front of the TV. All small things, all good choices.... which add up to a good, big thing! I do have little things to help me... don't keep sweets around the house, don't really go near that part of the supermarket, but really, at the moment, when I do, I just don't want it. Even when I am tempted and my little gremlin on my shoulder schreeches for some sweets.... I still don't want it. This may sound illogical, but this is really how I feel right now.
Instead, I plan to treat myself to an MP3 player..... :) That's some reward, huh?
Yoga did good today... I had been banging my head against the wall with a stupid legal problem today (thanks, parlament for not thinking when you made that change..... ) and could really use the relaxing. Enjoyed every second of it!
And am now off to fold my laundry and do odd things around the house and then I am off to bed to read for a bit!! Tomorrow is weigh in day..... we'll see, we'll see. I am hoping for a reward......
15 days OP and counting!! Yay me!! This is soooo good!! Now I am waiting for my 2-something to arrive! And I am still going strong on this!
I had a huge wow thing this morning. Really! I had just had my shower and was combing my hair and happened to really look at myself in the mirror. OH MY GOSH!! There is such a difference!! It's so funny, I haven't seen anything at all really, and this morning all of a sudden. It´s always like that with me. Suddenly the one centimeter or the one lbs makes all the difference in the world. And that was what I felt when I looked at myself this morning. I am firming up and changing a lot! There's still a long way to go, but what a beginning!! This feels soooo good!
And tonight, another wow thing! I put in my George Jones, which workout I last did last monday. What a change! I have gotten so much stronger, the kicks and everything were ever so much easier. And just think, if 2 weeks make such a difference, what are 2 months going to mean!
I have finally found the groove I had after I stopped breastfeeding my firstborn. That time I got really fit and even smaller than I was when I got married..... and then got pregnant with my baby boy :) Well, that's what I aim at now. It will take a long time, I know that, but I will get there!!
14 days OP and counting!! Gosh, I am so proud of myself! 14 days!! This is HUGE!! This is really such an accomplishment and I am very, very proud of myself. Had good reason to be so today, too. I had invited two girls from work to have tea/coffee today and as a good hostess, had bought a couple of nice things to eat, chocolate buns and Wiener bread (specialty we have around here) and things like that.... I actually had planned in to have a bit, as a part of my daily plan.... but I didn't. I just didn't feel it was worth it and thought I'd better just leave it at that!! Yay, me!
And, to top that off, I actually did my workout with Leslie again just now, using my new dumbbells. Boy, those sure make a difference, I can tell you that!!
In any case, I really feel good about myself. Resisted temptation and let be things that might have thrown me off course. And because I have a bit left over of my daily allowance, I am now going to go and indulge myself with a yummy coffee yoghurt!!
Another thing I must mention today.... 2 whole weeks!! I am sooooooo proud of myself! And I feel really strong and good about this. Making the right choices comes to me easy right now and I very much enjoy seeing the changes that are gradually coming to my body!
As for my beginning stats for the challenge of the month of April, taken on March 31st, I thought I might state them here:
chest 101 cm
waist 92 cm
hips 113.4 cm
Weight: 95,0 kg's.
I am really excited to see how those numbers will have changed by the end of the month. LIke I said, I can feel so much going on in my body right now. And I am really motivated.... hubby's coming on the 25th and I would really like to have quite a change in myself when he comes :) So, on I go!!
Life as a "single" mother is always a matter of pick and choose. Experienced that again just now. Have pretty much got the kids into bed, though the little one is still being a pain and coming out all the time..... and really, really wanted to do my workout before a film I want to watch starts... even dressed up for workout and everything. And then I stopped to think. I am getting two women over for tea/coffee tomorrow afternoon at 3 and I do like my little nest to be somewhat tidy and clean when I do get guests. Doesn't happen that often anyway. And that was not the case about half an hour ago, as the boys had been very active today, spilling things, carrying toys everywhere etc. and I chose to take them to the swimming pool this afternoon, as the weather was and still is beautiful. So, I had the choice of workout or taking the time to clean up the place, wash the floors etc. And I chose the latter. With a somewhat heavy heart, but then again content in knowing that it will feel good to get up tomorrow morning not having to do EVERYTHING. And I am a lot quicker when the boys are not running around me all the time. Plus, that will mean a lot less stressed, happier me tomorrow. So, I guess when you put it all together, I took the right direction. Also, it was a bit of exercise, picking up various toys around, washing all the floors etc. To say nothing of the laundry that's waiting on the couch for me to fold it while I watch the movie.
My main reason for making this choice was that today was at times a bit of a struggle for me. My little one slept poorly, which means so did I.... they went to bed late and still got up at 7 am, when I had hoped to sleep in a bit..... the little one did nap at lunchtime, but my big boy refused to do so and insisted on my company the whole time.... so this afternoon saw my nerves a little worn down and myself a little grumpy. So when my little one opened my bottle of expensive face water and spilled it on the floor in the swimming pool, I was one mad mummy..... I feel sorry for that now, but I was really mad as hops!! Sometimes being alone with two little boys gets a bit too much. Having to be both good and bad cop and ALWAYS having to be there for them..... *sigh* But I still would never choose life otherwise. Simply can't imagine it without my two little bubbies :)
So, here's to myself finding smiling easier again tomorrow :) Thankfully I did stay on plan today, though I was vastly tempted to just say the F*** word and buy myself a large bag of sweets. Didn't and am proud of that!
Day 12 OP and counting!! Yay, me!! I am really on a roll here and it feels GOOD!! Had a really good day on plan today and was very good with my eating. Even went for a brisk walk with my cousin at lunchtime. The weather was glorious, sunny and lovely, but really quite cold. Very much enjoyed it. And I was really happy I did get that walk as I didn't get around to exercising tonight. My mom invited us to dinner, we had tortillas.... yummy!! I had salsa, which is non fat and mostly salad, just a bit of meat, so it was very healthy and absolutely within range of what I want to do right now. Just got the boys to bed and now it's 9.40 pm, so won't be doing much more tonight. But that is fine, I worked out all 4 nights this week, so I have been doing very well for myself. Besides, I sort of need some rest today, feel pretty tired and really look forward to my bed and my book now :)
I did go today and bought my scales (yes, I did, Britishgirl - can you believe it??) and I also got myself two pairs of dumbbells, 1 lbs and 2lbs ones. Supposed to use those for my Leslie sessions ;) I really like that, actually, works good for me, at least for now as I am starting to work on my health etc.
Well, have a good day everyone and think happy thoughts :)
Day 11 OP and counting!! YAH!! I feel good! Britishgirl, you are so right, this gets easier by the day, it really does. And slowly, I am really beginning to see some difference in my body! My mom actually told me earlier that she sees a big difference in me in the jogging pants I had on when I came there. They are the ones I wear for my rope-yoga lessons. Best there is. So, today I have been strong. Did my exercising, stayed clean with food and feel soooooo good about it. Oh, and I have kept a happy, smiling face all day, too. Being happy really is a decision to be made every day. So, when I get up in the morning, that's my resolve. Do good during the day, and be happy. Just a choice, like everything else. Mind you, not always completely easy to do. When one of the boys is being whiny and won't work with me in the morning when I am getting everyone ready for the day, I sometimes really feel like screaming. But they are little children and have really coped with all the changes in our lives the past few months wonderfully. So, also in those situations, I try to keep my calm and a happy face. And it is getting easier all the time..... don't get me wrong, I am generally an upbeat, positive person, anyway, but things have been rather stressful and hard this last year, so sometimes it's just good to remind yourself that there is a choice. And being happy and positive is so great. I feel good myself, people feel good around me, are positive and therefor make me feel good again! :) It's really a spirale of positiveness And I really love it.
Getting kind of excited about my next weigh in. Going to get myself that scale this weekend (yup, Britishgirl, I promise!!) and next wednesday will be my weigh in. That's sort of my day for weigh ins.... always has been and I am a bit of a slave to habit sometimes.
So, have a great day, everyone!! Keep up the good work and think happy thoughts! :)
10 days OP and counting!! :) Oh, my gosh!! Isn't this great!! You may remember I told you early last week that I would be so excited when I get to 14 days on plan? And now that is actually getting close! I am already at double digits! Yay, me!! Seriously, I feel so hyped about this, it's almost funny. But I AM very proud of myself and very happy and thankful I am doing so well. So much heartbreak lies behind me, always trying to get started and then crumbling together and just giving up altogether. And we are talking big time.... going to get big sweet bags etc. But no more! Like TatumsMom said, it's all about choice and I choose to be healthy and fit and happier about myself. So, today, when I passed the factory that makes the best (really the best) liqorice in Iceland, I chose NOT to go there and get a bag, even if they sell the stuff really cheap there and brand new. No, I chose NOT to go because I knew I would be happy if I made that choice. And I was right. Because, as old and rusty as that saying may be and sounds, NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING THIN (AND HEALTHY) FEELS!
Had an alltogether good day. Been smiling all day, so keeping all of my resolutions for this month up to pace. Just completed a section with my new friend, Leslie. She's a dear, she really is, and just what I need right now, while getting this journey of mine properly started! :) Watched my eating and drank a lot of water.
Also took my baby boy to a specialist today, to have his little feet checked. He got inlays for his shoes, which he did NOT like at the beginning, but by evening found really good. I think they help him so much, his walking has already improved and he will notice that. Today, after work, I and my mom took the boys shopping and got both of them a really nice pair of shoes. For baby boy a nice, bit high one, and my big boy got a pair of really nifty sneakers. They even have little red lights in the soles when he walks. He´s so thrilled about them. I may just have to get their pictures in their new shoes.
Well, I joined Britishgirl's challenge for the month of April. My official starting weight for that is 95 kg's. I am really sorry, but I don't have a scale yet, will get one in the next couple of days, so the end of the challenge will see a picture of my feet standing on it. I hope that works........... Britishgirl?? It may sound funny, but the shop that carries the scales opens at such funny hours, it's just pretty much impossible for me to get there during the week with my 40 hours of work and having to get the boys straight afterwards.
Anyways, my pictures I posted this weekend are my official start off photos, unless the boss (Britishgirls) says it has be otherwise :)
I feel really good about this. A bit of a competer, I guess, so a challenge gets me going!!
Ok, that's it for a happy, smiling me right now:) Off to do some blog hopping now!
9 days OP and counting!! Oh, this is good!! I love it that that number is constantly growing. And I am not going to bug myself about the scales not having changed since Sunday. Can't have that everyday and besides, I just weighed myself in the afternoon and I know I am heavy then. So next on my list is to get that scale I was talking about, to check out how my stats are concerning body fat and water and everything, so I can keep better track of that. I know that sometimes speaks a better language than the number on the scale, even if I SO like to hear that one, especially when it's going down.
But, Rome wasn't built in a day and I didn't put this weight on over night, so can' t expect it to be gone after a week, can I? Plus I know myself. I have been doing quite a bit of workout these past few days and I don't care what anyone says, I weigh a bit more when muscles start to build and then my weight starts to go down. So I am going to be calm and quiet and all will be good!!
In any case, it's a new month, I just remembered, so am going to join Britishgirl and make myself some mini-goals!! :)
1. Lose 1,8 kg's this month. That's 4 lbs.
2. Lose 2 cm from my hips
3. Work out at least 4 times a week.
4. Smile and be happy
All attainable, all measurable and all do-able. So here I go!!
Had a good day today, work was great, we have a new lawyer who just joined us and I spent my day getting her accquainted with everyone and explaining the job a bit. She is really nice and I think we are going to get along well. Then, as it's tuesday, I got to have my rope-yoga lesson again today. I know the routines quite well by now so am really able to work my abs..... feels gooooooooood!!
So here's a happy camper ready to call it a night :) Have a great day everyone!!
Smile at the world and the world will smile at you!!
8 days OP and counting!! All righty, folks!! This is sooooo great! My body is starting to really adjust to all these changes and enjoy them! Seriously, I just feel great! Just did my half hour G-boxing and am a little high on that. George Jones, old pal and buddy, your jokes are sometimes really lame and your german..... well, a bit odd, but you do put together a great workout! I just always have to keep reminding myself that this is a long tirm commitment. I do tend to want things to happen *now* But I am going to be realistic. I have planned to go buy my scale tomorrow, as my paycheck is coming in, and I will be weighing myself ONCE a week. No more than that. I have a bit of a problem with the scale, just like sweets, I sort of tend to overdo it, but I am working on that aspect of myself, so.... self control, guys :) I am really quite good at that, but I guess my love-hate relationship to my scales is just something most of us know.
It´ll be one of those fancy ones which measure body fat and water and everything. I think it'll even tell me my BMI, though I can do that very well myself :) Speaking of which, I have already gone from 29,2 to 28,6! Yay me!
My being more healthy is also already helping me at work. I feel I can focus better and work even better when I am working out like this.
It's really all just a question of balance, isn't it?
A short little post to tell you I put up new pics of myself, sort of to put in a new starting point. Plan to do those like once a month, to track how I am doing! :) But I have come really far when I think of how I looked after my baby boy was born!
So I am really, really happy. Gave me quite a boost, I must say!